Tender

Process Sensors and Probes

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), based in Redcar, United Kingdom, is engaging in a public procurement process to establish a panel of suppliers for process sensors and probes applicable to fermentation processes. The tender is currently in the active stage with open procurement procedures, aimed at securing goods within the industry category of manufacturing and biotechnology. The procurement encompasses two lots: one for process-critical probes and the other for O2 sensors and membrane kits. Interested parties must submit their bids by 8th June 2026, with the award period concluding on 13th July 2026. Following successful bid submissions, contracts are intended to begin on 23rd July 2026, lasting until 22nd July 2030, offering a robust timeframe for business engagement.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in biotechnology equipment, particularly those capable of supplying sensors and probes that integrate with existing bioreactor systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially welcome to participate, with criteria that favour quality and competitive pricing. Being part of a multi-supplier framework agreement allows selected suppliers to respond flexibly to CPI's ongoing requirements, thereby increasing their exposure to various commercial projects. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can position themselves as key contributors to CPI's research and development efforts, fostering innovation in fermentation processes and enabling sustainable growth and collaboration within the biotechnology sector.

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Notice Title

Process Sensors and Probes

Notice Description

CPI are looking to establish a panel of suppliers to provide CPI with Probes, Sensors and accompanying equipment to be used during Fermentation processes. This tender is to cover the call-off requirements as and when required by CPI. This framework agreement is split into the following lots: * Lot 1 - Supply of Process Critical Probes for control of Microbial Fermentation and Mammalian Cell Culture Processes. * Lot 2 - Supply of O2 sensors and membrane kits for fermentation processes.

Lot Information

Supply of Process Critical Probes for control of Microbial Fermentation and Mammalian Cell Culture Processes.

This lot is for supply of probes used for the online measurement of process critical parameters at a variety of bioreactor scales. Such probes will allow for enhanced in-process control of fermentation/cell culture processes and streamline operational workflows and should be able to integrate with established commercially available bioreactor/fermenter systems and process control software.

Supply of O2 sensors and membrane kits for fermentation processes

This lot is for the ongoing supply of O2 Sensors and Membrane Kits, these are to be used at various CPI platforms moving forward for a wide range of small scale and large scale commercial projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038658-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

33141641 - Probes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

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